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Heart rate and breathing are both critical physiological functions regulated by the body to maintain homeostasis [1], and they increase in tandem during physical activity [2] to facilitate the removal of metabolic waste products like carbon dioxide [3].

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7 Major Organ Systems: Functions and Connections instituteofhumananatomy.com Institute of Human Anatomy 1 fact
measurementDuring intense physical activity, the respiratory system can increase breathing to as many as 50 breaths per minute, while the heart rate can rise from a resting 70 beats per minute to over 180 beats per minute.
How Inflammation Affects Your Health | News - Yale Medicine yalemedicine.org Yale Medicine 1 fact
claimHomeostasis is the process the body uses to maintain critical functions necessary for survival, including heart rate, breathing, and glucose and insulin levels.
4.2: Homeostasis and Feedback Loops - Biology LibreTexts bio.libretexts.org LibreTexts 1 fact
claimIncreased breathing and heart rates during exercise facilitate the elimination of carbon dioxide and excess water produced by cellular respiration.